The Deluxester Prototype - Sonic's foray into repeatable scratch builds

[Sonic Mountain]

Looks better in the pics than it is, still a bit swirly in places. Probabyl sensible to wait until its a bit more assembled as I'm bound to put some marks on it.

Final fitment of the pickguard done, ended up with a little more gap to the bridge than I wanted, but oh well. If nothing else this build has reinforced that having really good templates saves a lot of headaches and fiddling around. I really need to knuckle down and get a new batch cut.

[Hardcoretroubadour]

Looks great Phil, may the production line roll on

[FrankenWashie]

Mmm.....tidy work. Very nice Phil, even this test model looks the business. Well done!

[Sonic Mountain]

Oh boy, I wish Brendan. It's another step in the right direction.

So basically its together and makes noise. Needs string trees, strap buttons and a proper setup but an initial play around is very encouraging. Sounds just like a tele, maybe a little fatter on the neck pickup, but otherwise nice and jangly. I'd forgotten how much I like that tonerider pickup in the bridge.

I'll let it settle down and start tweaking it this week, then a final polish and detail and I think it'll be all good.

[Sonic Mountain]

Mmm.....tidy work. Very nice Phil, even this test model looks the business. Well done!

Cheers man, I can see it being a pretty cool variant, but I'm going to get back to work on the Deluxster stuff and get that as streamlined as possible.

[Bakersdozen]

You gotta be happy with that Sonic!

[Simon Barden]

I like that a lot! Well done, sir.

[jugglindan]

I like that even the neck bolts are offset. The attention to detail is a standout here.

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[Adamc]

That's two magnificent axes you have there Sonic. I'd be super proud if i could make something half as good as that. Well done mate, another positive step towards mass production!

[blinddrew]

Looks good from here!